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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION
NO.21-08-189
FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT OF
JOHN ALBRIGHT, EXECUTOR
FOR THE
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Date of Death: February 19, 2008 -~`, ~'. -{
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Date of Executor's Appointment: February 21, 2008 ~~? ~~ ~,,~
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Advertising Grant of Letters:
The Sentinel: March 5, 12 & 19, 2008
Cumberland Law Journal: March 7, 14 & 21, 2008
Accounting Period: February 19, 2008 to December 11, 2009
Purpose of Account: John Albright, Executor, offers this Account to acquaint interested parties
with the transactions that have occurred during his administration of the estate. This account
also indicates the proposed distribution of the estate.
It is important that the account be carefully examined. Requests for additional information or
questions or objections can be discussed with:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNT
PRINCIPAL
INCOME
COMBINED BALANCE ON HAND
AUDIT NOTICE
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3 $609,346.64
4 $ 4,194.3 9
4 $ 17,353.74
VERIFICATION
RECEIPTS OF PRINCIPAL
Annuities
I . AIG Annuity $122,042.51
Bank Deposits
1. Wachovia certificate of deposit # 2808 $267,624.35
2. Wachovia certificate of deposit # 2689 $ 40,000.00
3. Wachovia certificate of deposit # 2326 $ 15,000.00
4. Wachovia certificate of deposit #8911 $ 50,000.00
5. Wachovia checking $ 11,254.98
6. Wachovia Money Market $ 92,936.29
Life Insurance
1. Baltimore Life Insurance $ 10,000.00
Jewelry
1. One 14k white gold and diamond engagement ring
2. One ladies' 14k gold and diamond ring
3. One 14k yellow gold band
4. One man's 14k two-tone diamond Masonic ring
5. One man's 14k two-toned diamond Masonic ring $ 475.00
Fair market value of the jewelry as appraised by Mountz
Jewelers is $1,815.00. The jewelry was given in kind
(except for Item 5-which was sold) to the residual heir
and as such the value is not reflected in "total assets."
Refund PA State Income Tax $ 13.51
TOTAL ASSETS $ 609,346.64
DISBURSEMENTS OF PRINCIPAL
DEBTS OF DECEDENT
1. Continuing Care Rx $ 615.30
2. Church of God Nursing Home $ 2,903.25
FUNERAL EXPENSES
1. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home $ 4,627.44
2. Eby Granite Works $ 106.00
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
1. Probate fees $ 987.00
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2. Howard's Accounting $ 115.00
3. Tax Preparer Fees $ 250.00
4. Mountz Jewelers (appraisal fee) $ 165.00
5. The Sentinel (advertising) $ 238.42
6. Cumberland Law Journal (advertising) $ 75.00
PENNSYLVANIA INHERITANCE TAX
1. Total tax $ 9,750.00
Prepayment: $11,250.00
Discount: $ 487.50
Refund: $ 1,987.50
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES
1. Pa. Department of Revenue (2008 income tax) $ 362.00
2. United States Treasury (2008 income tax) $ 1,599.00
3. Carlisle Borough (2008 per capita tax) $ 5.00
4. Penn Credit Corp (delinquent 20071oca1 tax) $ 30.50
FEES AND COMMISSIONS
1. John R. Albright, Executor $30,158.38
2. O'Brien, Baric & Scherer $ 6,700.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $58,687.29
DISTRIBUTION OF PRINCIPAL TO BENEFICIARIES
1. American Heart Association
2. Multiple Sclerosis Society
3. American Cancer Society
4. Zion United Church of Christ, Newville, PA
5. John Albright
6. Karen Weekley
7. Margaret Butts
8. First United Church of Christ, Carlisle, PA
PRINCIPAL BALANCE ON HAND
Total: $17,353.74
$ 2,500.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 2,500.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$450,000.00
& jewelry in kind
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RECEIPTS OF INCOME
1. Wachovia Bank certificates of deposit: $2,873.58
2. AIG Annuity Interest $1,320.81
TOTAL INCOME: $4,194.39
DISBURSEMENTS OF INCOME
None.
None.
DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME TO BENEFICIARIES
PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION TO BENEFICIARIES
The executor proposes to pay the residual heir, the First United Church of Christ, 30 North
Pitt Street, Carlisle, the entire balance on hand of $17,353.74, which balance includes the income
to the estate under "Receipts of Income."
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
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Mi 1 A. Scherer, Esquire
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19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
AUDIT NOTICE
Please be advised that the First and Final Account and Proposed Distribution of John
Albright, Executor under the Will dated November 2, 2001 and executed by Helen M.
Brymesser, Deceased, has been filed with the Clerk of the Orphans Court Division of the Court
of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and will be called for audit before the
Honorable Judges of said Court on the 12th day of January, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom
Number 2, of the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Your interest in the
Estate consists of: See attached Will and Schedule of Distribution.
The Court will be asked to approve the account as stated and to make awards in
accordance with the provision of the Will of Helen M. Brymesser, Deceased. Copies of the
Account and Will are enclosed.
It is not necessary that you or your counsel appear at the audit. However, if you have any
objection to any items in the Account (or if you disagree with the position the accountant has
taken on any claim), it is necessary that you appear at the time and place stated above in person
or by counsel; otherwise, the Court will assume you have no objection and may approve the
account as stated.
If you have any questions regarding the contents of this letter, the Account of the
Executor or the Will of Helen M. Brymesser, please contact the undersigned.
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for the Accountant/Executor
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VERIFICATION
John R. Albright, Executor of the Estate of Helen M. Brymesser, deceased, hereby
declares under oath that he has fully and faithfully discharged the duties of his office; that the
foregoing First and Final Account is true and correct and fully discloses all significant
transactions occurring during the accounting period; that all known claims against the estate
have been paid in full; that, to his knowledge, there are no claims outstanding against the estate;
that all income taxes presently due from the Estate have been paid, and that all inheritance tax
has been paid; and that the grant of Letters Testamentary and first complete advertisement
thereof occurred more than four months before the filing of the foregoing First and Final
Account.
This statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
John .Albright
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CERTIFICATION UNDER CCRP 6.3-1
I hereby certify that on December 11, 2009, I mailed the notice of the time and place of
the presentation of the above account and proposed distribution, along with a copy of the
account, proposed statement of distribution and a copy of the Will, by first class mail, postage
prepaid, as follows:
Heather J. Vance-Rittman, Esquire
Charitable Trusts and Organizations
Office of the Attorney General
14th Floor Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
900 S. Broadway 2°d Floor
Denver, CO 80209
American Cancer Society
National Office of Probate
P.O. Box 720366
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
American Heart Association
National Bequest Center
P.O. Box 22249
St. Petersburg, FL 33742
Zion UCC of Newburg
1818 Mountain Road
Newburg, PA 17240
First Church of Christ
30 N. Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Karen Weekley
4 Subdivision Road
Newville, PA 17241
Margaret Butts
1 Mount Rock Road
Newville, PA 17241
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF
HELEN S. BRYMESSER
I, Helen S. Brymesser of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, being of
sound mind, memory and understanding, do hereby make, publish and declare this as
and for my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all other wills and codicils
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FIRST
~' I direct the payment of my debts and the expenses of my last illness and
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funeral from my estate as soon after my death as conveniently may be done.
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'i SECOND
'~ I give, devise and bequeath my entire estate of whatever nature and
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~'~ wherever situate to my husband, John F. Brymesser, if he shall survive me~by thirty (30)
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In the event my husband predeceases me or fails to survive rn_e by thirty
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A. To my nephew, John Albright, the sum of $50,000.00;
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'~ B. To my "granddaughter," Karen Turner, the sum of $10,000.00;
i; C. To my "daughter," Margaret Butts, the sum of $5,000.00;
~ D. To Zion Reformed Church, Newburg, PA, the sum of $15,000.00;
j~ E. To the American Heart Association, the sum of $2,500.00;
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F. To the American Cancer Society, the sum of $2,500.00;
G. To the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the sum of $2,500.00; and,
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H. To John Albright, my grandmother's clock.
FOURTH
ij In the event my husband predeceases me or fails to survive me by thirty
(30) days, after distribution of the specific bequests in paragraph THIRD above, I give
the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to the United Church of Christ, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, to be placed in a separate fund and used for the maintenance and
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ii general upkeep of the church.
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!,~ I direct that any and all inheritance, estate and transfer taxes imposed
upon my estate passing under my will or otherwise, shall be paid out of the principal of
my residuary estate.
SIXTH
I direct that no executrix or other fiduciary named, nominated, or
appointed by this my Last Will and Testament shall be required to post any bond or give
', any security of any type for any purpose whatsoever, any law or rule of the court of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any other jurisdiction to the contrary
notwithstanding. I direct that the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall apply
to any interpretation or application of the validity of this instrument.
SEVENTH
Any and all payment or payments of any sum or sums, whether in cash or
in kind and whether for principal or income, payable to an heir, or any of them, shall be
made upon the sole receipt of the respective individual to whom the payment is made,
and free from anticipation, alienation, assignment, attachment, and pledge, and free
from control by the creditors of any such beneficiary.
EIGHTH
I appoint my husband, John F. Brymesser, Executor of this my-Last Will
and Testament. Should my said Executor fail to survive me or for any reason fail to
qualify as Executor, then I appoint John Albright, of 26 Greystone Road, Carlisle,
Executor of this my Last Vtii1i and Testament.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this,
my Last Will and Testament, consisting of three (3) typewritten pages, the first one of
j which of which bears my signature in the margin for the purpose of identification, this
20th day of November, 2001.
(SEAL)
Helen S. messer
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named testatrix,
Helen S. Brymesser, as and for her Last V"Vill and Testament, in the presence of us,
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who, at her request, in her sight and presence, and in the sight and presence of each
'I' other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
We, Helen S. Brymesser ~~~I~GrG ~ ~ • ,~c~n~/~ ~ and
'tC~J1G~Ct L - ~"l ~~t~ ~~ ,the testatrix and the witnesses, respectively,
whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, being first duly sworn,
do hereby declare to the undersigned authority that the testatrix signed and executed
the instrument of her Last Will and Testament, and that she signed willingly and that
she executed as her free and voluntary-act for the purposes therein expressed, and that
each of the witnesses, in the presence and hearing of the testatrix, signed the Will as
witnesses, and that to the best of their knowledge, the testatrix was at the time eighteen
(18) years of age or older, of sound mind and under no constraint or undue influence.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of November, 2001.
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Notarial Seal
Jcr»i`er S. !_indsay, Notary Public
Carlisle Scro, Comb°rlarci Ccur~ty
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